FPGA Technology

As aerospace and defense contractors pursue higher levels of system performance while addressing the realities of budget constraints, system engineers have turned to Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) solutions as a way to create a new generation of increasingly complex electronics systems.

Advanced FPGA technology makes it possible to replace multiple Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) or Application-Specific Standard Product (ASSPs) with a single programmable device that is tailored to a specific end-user application. Telemetry systems, deployed on government test ranges or on board military aircraft, are a prime example.

Telemetry System Requirements:

• Integrated security features

• High performance and reliability

• Low-power for longer battery life

• Smaller footprint and lighter weight

• Ruggedized board and system packaging

Such FPGA-based solutions significantly reduce total system Size, Weight, Power and Cost (SWaP-C), as well as address stringent government security requirements specified within directives and regulations which pertain to Information Assurance (IA) and Anti-Tamper (AT) programs. Integrated systems which incorporate high-end PCI Express 2.0 I/O cards minimize bottlenecks and dramatically improve data throughput to the benefit of demanding radar, telemetry and signals intelligence applications.

Integrated systems, such as the TRC4007 rackmount computer, featuring the JXT6966 Single Board Computer and BPC7041 backplane, can accommodate up to nine PCI Express 2.0 FPGA option cards in a 4U rackmount enclosure and provides an integrated 8.4" LCD Display & keyboard/mouse tray along with support for up to three hot swap, front access 3.5" HDD storage drives. This configuration offers enough slots for multiple FPGA cards and enough storage to record critical telemetry data. The LCD display and integrated keyboard eliminates the need for an external monitor.

Photo Printers

This day in age it is so tough to find a photo printer that will fit with your own criteria of what a printer should be. For this reason I have compiled some tips and tricks that will help you to locate the very best one for you.

The sort of photo printer you'll need depends heavily on what you are planning to use the printer for. If you are intending to solely print pictures, you'll need a printer that has been designed specifically to print photographs. If you require a printer that will have to carry out other tasks, you will require a printer that does both sorts of printing equally well.

If there is going to be long intervals in between your photo printing, then you will need to search for a dye-sublimation printer. The ink in this type of printer doesn't dry up when left untouched for a long time. The kind of photos you are wanting to print will also be a factor when selecting your machine. If you are lover of black and white photography, and that is what you are planning to print the most of, you will need to search for an ink-jet printer. However, a dye-sublimation printer will create the finest quality color photos.

There is a printer available for every budget. Then again, you should also think about how much it costs to run the printer. Just because the cost of the machine is low, does not mean it is the best deal. The expense of the ink cartridges and paper can be rather costly if you aren't careful.

Search the product review websites to see what other people are saying about the best digital photo printers. As a way for you to make a more informed decision, you ought to do some research online or ask experts for advice. These web-pages give you practical advice on which models are the best value for money.

Check the compatibility between the printer and your computers operating system.

Three things to think about when purchasing a photo printer are: resolution, photo size and the quality of the photo print. Many printers only print up to six inch by four inch images. If you are wanting to print out larger than this, you will want to go for a wide format printer. Usually, it is suggested to invest in photo printers from established brands that are known for their build quality and excellent customer service. Always ensure that your printer comes with a warranty, and acquaint yourself with the terms of that warranty.

If you bear all this in mind, you will obtain a printer that is ideal for you. A high quality photo printer will last for some time, so it is really worth the time and effort you spend looking for the best one. Now that you are equipped with the knowledge of what you will need to do, get out there and find that printer.

External Hard Drives

Trying to find a decent present for the person who has everything can be a holiday hassle. Even when the Holidays are not around it can be a hassle. What really can you get the person who has everything? Well if the person has a computer, a removable hard drive is always an option.

Why a Removable Hard Drive?

It is simple, it is something that most people can use (even if they have one). It is not TOO expensive but nice enough that they know you didn't just grab it from a Walgreens 30 minutes ago.

What is so good about a Removable Hard Drive?

With the increasing ease of downloading music, videos, games and many other forms of bloated media the need for space is growing very fast. Fortunately the space on drives is also moving fast. They are getting quite large. But there may be more media out there than the space available on hard drive. Or close enough to make things difficult space wise. An enormous and efficient (and inexpensive) drive like the Western Digital (WD) can often cure these issues. These removable drives can be up to an amazing 2TB, which should be enough space to hold a lot of files. Or even enough for a complete backup.

Other benefits of a removable hard drive.

Like stated above. Besides having a way to store excess data there are many other uses for an external drive. A big one being of use as a medium for backup. Additionally a big use can be transferring large files or media to other computers. Things like songs and movies are perfect for this.